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Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA, Sunnyvale, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

This role at Apple focuses on innovating precision assembly and measurement processes while driving continuous improvement in equipment yield, efficiency, and speed. The position is integral to design-for-manufacturing, process development, and assembly tolerance analysis, impacting the design, cost, and quality of opto-electronics modules. The ideal candidate will work in a diverse environment that fosters innovation and creativity. Passion and dedication are key to achieving remarkable accomplishments in this role.

Requirements

  • 1+ years of experience in precision assembly, inspection, and automation equipment design and qualification
  • BSME or equivalent degree
  • 3+ years in an engineering role with experience in precision assembly, inspection, and automation equipment
  • Ability to travel approximately 30-35%
  • Knowledgeable in crafting machine qualification requirements, design of experiments, and failure analysis
  • Working knowledge of GD&T principles is favorable
  • Proven track record of cost reduction, project management, and engineering design required
  • JMP, Minitab & Six Sigma experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Innovate precision assembly and measurement processes
  • Drive continuous improvement in equipment yield, efficiency, and speed
  • Act as a key stakeholder in design-for-manufacturing and process development
  • Conduct assembly tolerance analysis that impacts design, cost, and quality
  • Understand and build tolerance analysis for parts and assemblies
  • Communicate effectively in a worldwide environment
  • Utilize knowledge of optics principles related to CCD cameras and lasers for positioning and alignment machines
  • Work with robotics, pneumatics, servo motors, motion controllers, and control systems

Benefits

  • Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Jul 17, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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